For the last two decades shooters and self-proclaimed firearms experts have postulated that the Scout Rifle Concept, as originated by Jeff Cooper, is obsolete. But is it?
After Ruger improved on its affordable American Rifle, SI Field Editor Ed Head aimed to make a true scout rifle out of the platform. Here's how it turned out.
To honor the contributions of Col. Jeff Cooper, founder of Gunsite Academy, Ed Brown Products developed its limited-edition Jeff Cooper Commemorative 1911.